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Note Non-consolidated VIEs (Carrying amount and classification of assets related to the Corporation's VI in non-consolidated VIEs and max exposure to loss) (Detail) - FNMA, GNMA, FHLMC VIE - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net |  |
Assets | $ 174,268 | $ 180,434
Maximum exposure to loss | 174,268 | 180,434
Servicing assets |  |
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net |  |
Assets | 136,280 | 132,692
Mortgage servicing rights |  |
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net |  |
Assets | 136,280 | 132,692
Other assets |  |
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net |  |
Assets | 37,988 | 47,742
Servicing advances |  |
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net |  |
Assets | $ 37,988 | $ 47,742

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